Virginia 2025
Join Erin Kimsey for an incredible United Women on the Fly (UWOTF) adventure to Virginia for world class smallmouth bass fishing. This special trip, is designed for women anglers and will take place in Mary 2025. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Location
Narrow Virginia, fishing the New River
Dates
May 1st – May 4th, 2025
Hosts
Why Go on a UWOTF HOsted Trip?
These trips are so much more than a fishing adventure. Women of different ages, professions, backgrounds and fishing abilities come together to experience a trip of a lifetime. It’s a scary thing to step out of their comfort zone and join other women. The energy, laughter, smiles and friendships are like no other. We came as strangers and leave UNITED as fly sisters.
Contact Email
Email [email protected] for the Virginia UWOTF hosted trip.
Hosted Trip Cost
- $850 Per Person
A 50% Deposit is due at registration to hold your spot.
What's Included
- 2 Days Guided Fishing with 2 Anglers Per Guide
- Lodging – Each angler will have their own bed in a shared house. There are several private rooms with one larger shared room.
- Shared bathrooms
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch on fishing days and Dinner
- All rods, lines, and flies
Not Included
- Travel to Narrow Virginia
- Guide Tips
- Waders and Boots (No Studded Boots)
- Virginia Fishing License
Deposit
A $500, non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. Venmo @elk138 .
Cancellation Policy
No refunds on the deposit, unless you are able to find a person to fill your spot. Trip and Evacuation insurance is highly recommended. Click HERE to purchase with UWOTF and Global Rescue.
Trip and Evecuation insurance
Travel and Evacuation Insurance is highly recommended. We are excited to partner with Global Rescue to offer each angler travel and evacuation insurance. Sign-up HERE.
Travel
Narrows, Virginia, is a small, picturesque town nestled in Giles County, in the southwestern part of the state. Known for its scenic beauty and proximity to the Appalachian Mountains, it is situated along the banks of the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world. The town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for fishing, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the surrounding natural landscapes.
Narrows is approximately 24 miles west of Blacksburg, home to Virginia Tech University, making it a convenient destination for those seeking a quieter retreat from a bustling college town. It is about 73 miles west of Roanoke, a major cultural and economic hub in southwestern Virginia. For larger metropolitan access, Narrows is roughly 140 miles from Greensboro, North Carolina, and 225 miles west of Richmond, the state capital.
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is approximately 1 hr away from the house .(Austin from Virginia Trophy Guides can arrange a pick up if necessary).
Lodging
Lodging Accommodations – Stay in a shared group house where each angler will have their own bed while sharing the kitchen and bathroom facilities. The house offers a mix of accommodations, including a few private single rooms and one larger room with multiple beds.
Typical Day
A typical day starts with a 7:00 AM wake-up call, followed by a light breakfast at 7:30 AM. Anglers head out at 8:30 AM for the day’s adventures. Guides will prepare lunches at the shared house each morning and handle dinner preparations, with the evening meal served around 7:00 PM.
Fishing Days
Friday, 5/2/25, and Saturday, 5/3/25, 2 days of guided fishing.
Fishing Techniques
Anglers will be fishing from the boats with single handed fly rods.
Guides
We’ve partnered with Virginia Trophy Guides to provide expert guidance. Each angler will enjoy a personalized experience with a 2:1 angler-to-guide ratio.
Fish Equipment
6 – 8 weight rods with with intermediate sinking lines with medium/large streamers, possibly fishing floating lines as well depending on water temperature.
Target Species
Smallmouth bass is the primary species that will be fished for during this hosted trip.
Additional Information
We will switch boat partners and guides to ensure everyone gets to fish with different anglers. =) Assignments will be given each evening.
Education Opportunities
UWOTF is focusing on Education with all of our hosted trips. Each evening we’ll have nightly discussions about the day and what we can learn from everyone.
Questions
Email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Hosted Trip Disclaimer
This is a Drama Free Trip. There are several factors to a successful day of fishing. We cannot control the weather or fish behavior but we can control the amount of education and fun United Women on the Fly provides.
United Women on the Fly trips are about education, the experience, socializing and having FUN; catching fish is the cherry on top. Each angler will have their own bed in a shared room or private room.
Meet Your Host
Erin Kimsey
Erin grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where she developed a love for fishing along the Delaware River with her dad. After graduating from Penn State, she relocated to the Washington, D.C. area, where her passion for the outdoors inspired her to take up fly fishing.
With nine years of fly fishing experience, Erin is known for always keeping her gear in the car, ready for an impromptu adventure. She seizes every opportunity to explore the woods or hit the water, pursuing trout, bass, and any fish willing to bite. Her fishing adventures have taken her across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, North Carolina, and even into saltwater destinations such as Tampa, coastal North Carolina, and the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
